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Klempay Family History

Klempay Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kempa, Klepac, Kleypas, Lemay, Klemp, Klema, Krempa, Kleman, Kemp

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Where is the Klempay family from?

You can see how Klempay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klempay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klempay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Klempay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klempay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klempay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klempay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klempay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Klempay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klempay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Klempay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Klempay. For the veterans among your Klempay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klempay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Klempay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Klempay in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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